Interface Definition Language File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Define interfaces |
| Additional Functions |
Generate code, Describe software component's APIs |
| Features |
Language-independent, Platform-agnostic |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Standardized |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Interfaces |
Yes |
| Remote Procedure Calls |
Yes |
| Middleware Development |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Minimal |
| Best Practices |
Interface documentation, Version tracking |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.corba, .odl, .rpc |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 Visual Studio |
Paid, Free Community Edition |
Windows, Mac |
 Eclipse IDE |
Free |
Windows, Mac, Linux |
 OmniORB |
Free |
Windows, Unix-like |
